Physician's guide to arthropods of medical importance
The sixth edition continues the previous tradition, in that the information provided is practical and presented in a format optimal for use on an as-needed basis. The addition of color photographs throughout the text (and not just an insert) is a major plus. Additional clinical case histories enlive...
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Boca Raton, FL
Taylor & Francis
2013
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| 500 | |a The book is accompanied by 1 CD ROM bearing the same call number and available at the circulation counter | ||
| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references and index | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Pt. I. Pathological conditions caused by arthropods and principles of their treatment. Principles of treatment for arthropod bites, stings, and other exposure -- Allergy to arthropods -- Stings -- Bites -- Dermatitis, urticaria, and blistering from contact with arthropods -- Myiasis (invasion of human tissues by fly larvae) -- Delusions of parasitosis (imaginary insect or mite infestations) -- Pt. II. Identification of arthropods and the diseases they cause. Identification of medicaly important arthropods -- Signs and symptoms of arthropod-borne diseases -- Pt. III. Arthropods of medical importance. Ants -- Bees -- Beetles -- bugs (the true bugs) -- Caterpillars (urticating) -- Centipedes -- Cockroaches -- Earwigs -- Fleas -- Flies (biting) -- Flies (nonbiting) -- Flies (that might cause yiasis) -- Lice -- Millipedes -- Mites -- Mosquitoes -- Moths (species whose scales or hairs cause irritation) -- Pentastomes (tongue worms) -- Scorpions -- Spiders -- Ticks -- Wasps (yellowjackets, hornets, and paper wasps) -- Pt. IV. Personal protection measures against arthropods. Pros and cons of insect repellents -- Arthropod-specific personal protectin techniques | |
| 520 | |a The sixth edition continues the previous tradition, in that the information provided is practical and presented in a format optimal for use on an as-needed basis. The addition of color photographs throughout the text (and not just an insert) is a major plus. Additional clinical case histories enliven the text. General guidelines to treatment of conditions resulting from exposure to arthropods and appropriate references to detailed material are also provided. Another aspect, the 'Bug Coach' CD-ROM, provides over 100 line drawings, figures, and photos in three sections: (1) arthropods, (2) arthropod-induced diseases and conditions, and (3) an identification guide. The CD also now includes a few brief instructional videos | ||
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